A Lively Experiment Podcast

This week on a Lively Experiment: scrutiny of state response to the cyberattack worrying thousands of Rhode Islanders. There were warnings ahead of the breach of the public benefits computer system. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Ian Donnis of The Public’s Radio, Boston Globe Reporter and RI PBS Weekly Contributor Steph Machado, and Brown University Political Science professor Wendy Schiller.

This week on a Lively Experiment, moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Scott MacKay, URI Political Science professor Emily Lynch and former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. Up for discussion: should Rhode Island resume tolling trucks? Plus, examining the logic behind the latest delay in opening the three-million-dollar pallet shelters off Route 146 in Providence.

This week on a Lively Experiment, moderator Jim Hummel is joined by David Salvatore of The Providence Foundation,

The Providence Journal’s Antonia Noori Farzan, and former state representative Nick Gorham. It’s an anniversary nobody’s celebrating: 1 year after the Washington Bridge failure, what’s the outlook? Plus, how to get a better bang for the buck on the $120 million Affordable Housing bond.

This week on A Lively Experiment, Providence residents are in for some financial pain as the city tries to find additional money to fund its schools. Plus, how the governor’s race is shaping up. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Rhode Island GOP National Committeeman Steve Frias, The Boston Globe’s Edward Fitzpatrick, and Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of The Economic Progress Institute.

This week on A Lively Experiment, Providence schools face a financial crisis with no easy answers. Plus, President-elect Trump moves quickly to fill cabinet positions and raises eyebrows along the way. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by National Committeewoman of the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Harrison Tuttle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, and Providence College Political Science Professor, Adam Myers.

This week on A Lively Experiment: what a second Trump Administration looks like; Rhode Island’s Senate leader keeps his seat; and a lead attorney quits the Washington Bridge case. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by attorney and former Chief of Staff to Governor Almond, Joe Larisa; Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller; and Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast.

This week on a Lively Experiment: no fire but plenty of smoke even after Governor McKee is cleared of charges in the ILO investigation. The controversy continues in a war of words. Plus, an even longer timeline for the Washington Bridge? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Rhode Island Attorney General Arlene Violet, Ken Block of Watchdog Rhode Island, and Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan.

This week on a Lively Experiment, a change order more than doubles the cost of the Washington Bridge replacement. Plus, a look at local political races. And is using AI in school cheating? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson, and Boston Glober Reporter and Rhode Island Weekly contributor Steph Machado.

his week on a Lively Experiment, state officials answer the public’s questions about the Washington Bridge and outline a pushed-back timetable. Plus, rising friction between Providence and the state over school funding. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Cranston mayor Allan Fung, Rhode Island Current reporter Nancy Lavin and former chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Bill Lynch.

This week on A Lively Experiment, a new poll reveals where local election officials stand with Rhode Islanders. Plus, the state Board of Election responds to election process concerns. We’ll also hear the local take on the Vice-Presidential debate. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Political Contributor Scott MacKay, URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, and GOP Strategist Jesus Solorio.